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Prior to 1 October 2017, the RAFAC was called the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). [4] As of 1 April 2023, the RAFAC had a strength of 42,190 cadets and 10,070 cadet force adult volunteers. [5] Cadets are aged between 12 and 17 on entry to the organisation, and can remain until they are 18, or with special permission, until they are 20. [6]
The Royal Air Force Air Cadets "RAFAC Bader" is the organisations main management system, used by both Staff and Cadets. Initially named "Project Bader", it was officially used in cadet service in January 2020, with its sister "Bader Learn" replacing the previously used "Ultilearn" for cadets.
Cadets are usually taught "Part 1" before being expected to complete Parts 2 - 4 by themselves through the medium of Bader Learn. Completing Part 4, also known as the Master Cadet Award, leads to a BTEC Level 2 in Aerospace Studies (accredited by Pearson ) being awarded, although CCF cadets, unlike those in the ATC, have to pay to receive this ...
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HQ RAFAC controls two National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centres (NACATC): at Fairbourne, Gwynedd, Wales; and Windermere, Cumbria, England. These NACATCs provide a range of adventure training courses and accommodation for squadron and wing expeditions.
Squadrons usually meet or parade during the evening, twice a week. Parade nights always begin and end with a parade.First parade is usually used as an opportunity for uniform inspection and to instruct cadets on the evening's activities, while final parade is usually used as an opportunity to inform cadets of upcoming events that they may wish (or may be required) to take part in.
Commandant Air Cadets is the title given to the Royal Air Force officer who is responsible for running the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, embracing the Air Training Corps (ATC) and the RAF Sections of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF RAF).
The National Marching Band of the RAF Air Cadets is a military band made up of teenage musicians of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.It is considered to be a key musical ambassador for the RAFAC, with the band having given many notable performances at 10 Downing Street, Lincoln Cathedral, Twickenham Stadium, Whitehall and the International Air Tattoo.